Blogs from Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

September 20, 2013 This morning Steve gets up in time to see the sun rise in more or less the same place as the moon rose last night. Maybe I should make more of an effort tomorrow morning but on the other hand the bed is so comfortable and, well…. The boys do some maths and then we sit at the kitchen table painting the scene we see before us. Matthew paints in a lovely heron sitting on a buoy out to sea and Sam paints in a couple of orcas in the hope that it will come true. I’m really impressed with both their pictures (and glad the watercolours have come out at least a couple of times since we’ve been here). After the joy of exploring another grocery store (sadly I’m not being sarcastic) ... read more

Being back in the work makes me always want to be in the work, and it motivates me to call it something other than “work.” Maybe this is an indicator. In Hakomi, we use the word indicator to refer to something on the surface that may indicate an underlying belief. I certainly have beliefs centered around work. Whether it is an indicator, it is certainly an edge that I am “sitting with or holding." A good friend and I got talking at one time that at its’ core, when work is really the work, it doesn’t feel like work. But what I believe about work is really different, I can feel it…it makes me curious. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary: “Activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something” “Sustained physical or mental ... read more

Hi all, So, we decided to start a travelblog for our trip to Thailand, to keep you all in the know and let you know where we are and what we're up to. I can't promise we'll update it often, but figured this was the easiest way to keep in touch. The countdown is on....only 5 more sleeps! Our bags are already packed (well....almost!) and we're just getting a few last things done before we go. Just have to get through a short week of work and then bon voyage to us! Megs ... read more

it is sure great to be back canada and sitting in a cafe on salt spring island with Michael and Vanora! After 14 days in the jungle a hot shower and dry clothes were gifts, though i am still overwhelmed by civilization. too much noise, too much bussle, too little connection. do we really live like this all the time? i find i need to nap at least once a day for at least an hour, and for the first three days, i napped constantly. i was just too exhausted by all the information and energy i encountered. i was good for about 3 hours only. doing better at energy management now, but it is hard to eat, as i need to stay on my ayahuasca diet for 20 days. i have done my best, but ... read more

Hello all! We have settled in on Salt Spring Island, BC, where the Arbutus tree grows and the slugs are juicy! We left off in Penticton where we had desert conditions...to our present location...the seaside rain of the pacific. In between, we stopped in Chilliwack to see Tim and Jillian. Thanks, Tim for the awesome tour of your city-town and for dinner! Great to see you! Salt Spring Island is lush, rugged, and full of artists. We are staying for the festivities of the long weekend, whatever they may be. We were able to score a campsite for $20/night until Tuesday. This campsite is linked up with trails into the lush forest, connecting to town. A lovely 20 minute walk takes us to Ganges where you can walk along the boardwalk to see the sea, shop ... read more